The Khartoum governments suspended peace talks with rebel groups in its troubled western region and is sending more troops to West Darfur.

When separatist violence began in Darfur 15 years, the region was called the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet.

Former President Omar Al Bashir is still wanted by the International Criminal Court for genocide committed by his militia – feared Janjawiid – that is still active there.

The fresh violence shows the fragility of peace efforts, particularly in West Darfur.

Some of the victims were burned to death and there are children among the fatalities.

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The United Nations says 300 000 people were killed and nearly three million displaced in the crackdown that began in 2003.

The probe was announced by state prosecutor Tagelsir Al Heber.

He says Omar Al Bashir and his intelligence hear Saleh Gosh will be investigated.

He did not mention former Janjawiid commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemetti, who is part of the transitional authority now running the country.

Al Heber says some of the investigation might be outside Sudan.

This could mean handing Al Bashir to the International Criminal Court which has indicted him for genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur.

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